![]() The third-oldest major cruise line (after P&O and Cunard) was founded in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on April 18, 1873. (Photo by David Dickstein)Īs for this year’s anniversaries ending in 0 or 5, the grandest has to be Holland America Line’s 150th. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Holland America President Gus Antorcha dedicate a commemorative 150th anniversary bell at the line’s former HQ in Rotterdam. Poor Sir Samuel Cunard, who established the first regularly scheduled transatlantic mail and passenger service with the maiden voyage of Britannia that departed on July 4, 1840. Not as fortunate was one esteemed cruise line Cunard missed a boatload of pomp and circumstance having its 180th anniversary come about in the fourth month of what became a 15-month industry shutdown. Even sweeter, their dates are beyond the dark cloud of COVID-19. In what sounds like something straight out of “Ripley’s Believe It or Not,” Carnival, Disney, Celebrity, Holland America, MSC, Oceania, Paul Gauguin, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, Viking and Windstar all have major milestones on the calendar. As cruise companies navigate around the revenue-hitting remnants of a pandemic, nearly a dozen with well-timed milestones have a natural tie-in for limited-time deals, merchandise and itineraries, and for their pleasure-seeking passengers and smiling crews, another reason to make merry. For an industry that fears catastrophic weather, this perfect storm is quite welcome. Arrangements are by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home and condolences may be left online at high season for milestones on the high seas.Ī flood of coinciding historical dates has many cruise lines riding a two-year wave of round-numbered anniversaries. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds or Providence Church Used By Design. A private graveside burial for family will be in Graafschap Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service is planned for 6:00pm Monday, July 11 also at Providence Church. on Sunday, July 10, at Providence Christian Reformed Church, 821 Ottawa Avenue, Holland. Visitation for Ron is scheduled from 2 – 4 p.m. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Hazel Boeve mother-in-law, Muriel Jipping and nephew, Chris Boeve. Ron is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jan Boeve his children Josh (Lisa) Boeve of KentwoodĪnd Angie Tufts of Spring Lake his granddaughters Allison Tufts, Emma Boeve, and Claire Tufts his siblings Keith (Paula) Boeve of Grand Rapids, Kraig (MaryBeth) Boeve of Holland, Sheryl (James) Jo of Kentwood, and Jan’s brother Ron (Bev) Jipping of Hudsonville his father-in-law Alvin Jipping of Holland and numerous nieces and nephews. How does one sum up a life so well lived but that ended too soon? He had great hair, opinions about everything, loved playing games, and camping. Fix It” to all who knew him and had the most beautifully landscaped yard in his neighborhood on Pioneer Avenue. ![]() Ron was an amazing doting grandfather, and his granddaughters thought the world of their Papa. He was an active member of Providence Church where he developed lifelong friendships. His life was grounded in his relationship with Jesus Christ and grew stronger day by day. ![]() ![]() Ron was completely devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. Together they raised a son and daughter and over the years added a daughter-in-law and three beautiful granddaughters to the family. He married his high school sweetheart Jan Jipping on June 1, 1984. Ron was born on Novemin Holland, MI to Wayne and Hazel Boeve. Boeve, age 60, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jand entered his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior. ![]()
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